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I have always wanted to get a Single Six or a Bearcat, but the prices have always discouraged me, especially for a gun that was only to be a trainer/range toy.

A few weeks ago I decided when my permits came in I would go with a Rough Rider, even though I hate the idea of a safety on a revolver.

I WILL buy this when it hits the streets. Ruger action and reliability for Heritage Rough Rider price. I don't really love the finishes, but I understand that is where corners had to be cut to meet the price point.

The reason for this gun was that Heritage/Taurus was selling hundreds of thousands of these guys a year.... yet during testing Ruger found that most of them crap out after 5k rounds or so. Far less with 22 wmr cylinder.

Ruger said they will only keep this 22lr as anything bigger is unsafe.

I can't speak for what Ruger told you, but Ruger posted an MSRP of $249.00 and based on what the distributors are setting dealer price at I don't think you'll see it at 175.00 (jmo)

The only on-line seller to have it posted for sale (As a Pre-Order) has it listed at $199.00, so I expect Buds & KGC, ect. to fall in that line......

So it is quite possible... the folks I spoke with are the product managers and PR folks. They have also seen massive appeal for the gun and know, it will sell very very quickly. The Heritage arms is around $150 and that is precisely the price point that Ruger wanted to target...

Distributors will absolutely get $200 for it and folks right now would easily spend $250 for it...

I am focusing on the past hype rush, so looking 8 months down the road... they are targeting it as a sub $200 gun and it was manufactured for that price point and they can still make money there.

Heck, even at full MSRP it is a really good value and the build quality. I shot a few hundred rounds through it and was quite impressed and everyone was happy with the finish on the gun.

Just like the LCP and other ruger products... we all know perfectly well that the EFFECTIVE price will be under $200 once you factor in the buy 5 get 1 free deals and all.

This might be the perfect kit gun. I wanted to get a Ruger LCRx, but this might be a good buy, instead. What is Ruger's warranty on this? I wonder if it will take the Single Six grips... 30 oz is a little on the heavy side, though.

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This might be the perfect kit gun. I wanted to get a Ruger LCRx, but this might be a good buy, instead. What is Ruger's warranty on this? I wonder if it will take the Single Six grips... 30 oz is a little on the heavy side, though.

Maybe they can design a break top one, next.

Probably the same warranty they've offered for years. They say the difficulty in complying with laws of all the states makes them offer no warranty. However, if it breaks, they'll fix it.

For less than 1/2 the price of a Single Six, though, it is a good deal. Still, an older 3 screw Single Six that has not been modified is the ticket.... How do these compare to the Bearcat in price and quality?

It really wouldn't matter, the goal is to get the hot air out. A fan would force it out much better then that passive system.
I wouldn't recommend that. Specially if they are thermostat controlled. It could potentially pressurize the attic. Better option to go with the gable fan is to cut in some additional soffit vents, this way cooler air is pulled from bottom and hot is exhausted out the top.